CASEIN FLATPICKS / HANDMADE FROM MILK / WITH MUCH LOVE /
CASEIN FLATPICKS / HANDMADE FROM MILK / WITH MUCH LOVE /
GUITAR / MANDOLIN / MANDOLA / MADOCELLO / DULCIMER /
GUITAR / MANDOLIN / MANDOLA / MADOCELLO / DULCIMER /
Readymade Sweethearts
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TDF - Cali Girl Pink
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SJS - Lime
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AC1 - Ebony
HANDMADE FROM MILK
AN OLD HOME RECIPE, FOR OLD TIME PICKIN’
MILK FOR GOD’S SAKE,
WHAT A STATEMENT! . . . MILK!
HANDMADE FROM START TO FINISH
These casein picks are handmade in small batches from start to finish, from the production of the material itself, to the cutting, shaping, beveling and buffing. It's a long and timely process, whose rewards result in a warm, natural and soft tone that's as unique in sound as it is in composition.
Here to tell you about casein, A.I. Gus McCrae . . .
GEE GUS, WHAT IS THIS CASEIN STUFF?
“Well now, let me tell ya about this thing called casein. You see, casein is a mighty important protein found in cow’s milk, or ass’s milk even. It’s the very protein that nurses all them calves there in that field. I reckon it’s what gives my biscuits their creamy texture, and what makes ‘em so goddamn tasty. Now, the business of separatin’ the curds and the whey is about the only thing old Bolivar ever taught me. First, you gotta curdle the milk by adding the juice of a Mexican lemon. This causes the casein to clump together, and float to the top. The curds are then ladled into a cheesecloth and hung up to drain, sadly bidding farewell to their ‘ol pal Whey. It's a delicate dance, making sure to preserve that precious casein, but once you've done it right, you got yourself a fine material for a gitter pick, or, a creamy cottage cheese. Goodness, it's enough to make a cowboy's mouth water just thinkin' about it, and a casein flatpick, why, it's like havin' the gentle touch of a summer breeze on the strings, pullin' out the sweetest melodies you ever did hear. What say we go eat some biscuits.”
-Augustus McCrA.I.
GALLERY
WHAT’S IN A SHAPE?
A lot I’d say… comfort, power, grace to name a few.
Alas! I’m no wordsmith, certainly not to the likes of A.I. Captain Ahab.
"Ah, the skilled hand of a master meticulously shapes a custom plectrum, just as, the craftsman who deftly carved the bone of whale into this intricate leg I stand on; summoning forth the essence of the mighty whale in delicate forms, both artists find kinship in their devotion to shaping raw materials into objects of profound beauty. Call it what you will, the humble plectrum, that minuscule tool tucked away in a musician's old brown case, who’s shape possesses an allure that harkens back to the grand creatures of the deep. Just as the immense tails of leviathans gracefully sweep through the mighty currents of the ocean, these plectrums, too, display an array of enchanting and captivating curves. Some, delicate as the flick of a fish's dorsal, grant a gentle touch to the strings, conjuring forth dulcet melodies. Others, beveled, broad and bold, resemble the powerful thrashing of a leviathan's tail, engulfing the air with powerful runs. Akin to the sea's majestic inhabitants, these diverse shapes hold within them a world of musical possibilities, waiting to be unleashed upon the vast aural landscape.”
- Cpt. A.I.hab
Custom Made Sweethearts - Coming Soon
GIVE A LITTLE SWEETHEART TO YOUR BIG SWEETHEART
Imagine the scene: two souls deeply connected by their shared love for music. As you strum your instrument, they strum theirs, and under the moonlit sky, a spark ignites within both your hearts. This spark transforms into something beautiful, something that symbolizes love and devotion. Then you say to your lover, “Sweetheart, I’m giving you the gift of your choice of any Little Sweetheart your heart desires…”